Outcry in Australia Over Shooting of Hundreds of Koalas
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April 23, 2025 10:42
victoria, australia - Controversy in Australia as sharpshooters from helicopters kill over 750 koalas in response to bushfire aftermath in Budj Bim National Park, Victoria.
Controversy Over Shooting of Koalas in Australia
An uproar has erupted in Australia following the shooting of hundreds of koalas by sharpshooters from helicopters. Over 750 marsupials have been killed in Budj Bim National Park, Victoria, in response to bushfires that ravaged the area.
Tragic Situation in Budj Bim
The recent bushfires in Budj Bim have left many koalas injured and struggling to find food and water. With their habitat destroyed, the government resorted to culling the animals using helicopters with sharpshooters.
Animal Welfare Concerns
Animal welfare organizations have expressed shock over the method used to cull the koalas, stating the impossibility of accurately assessing the situation from a helicopter.